Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer — Motor

Date Announced

NOV 15, 2022

Vehicles Affected

483,082

Ford Recall #

22S71

NHTSA Campaign #

22V842000

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

Actions

Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper motor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2023. Remedy parts are expected in the 3rd Quarter of 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S71. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-142.

Documents (10)

• Chronology of Defect - 22S71
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Recall 573 Report - 12/23/22
• Recall 573 Report - 12/23/22
• Miscellaneous Document - Chronology of Defect: Ford 22S71 Amendment #1
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Bulletin re NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Safety Recall 22S71 Certain 2021-2022 Model Year F-150 Vehicles Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement
• Recall 573 Report - 1/6/23
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)